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The day has arrived: we can finally share the finalized book tour dates straight from our publisher. We’re excited to get out and meet readers, sign books, and talk about the projects in the book.
A few important notes:
1. If it were possible we’d visit every corner of the globe to thank each of you in person. Tour planning involves many moving parts, so we’re incredibly grateful for every stop that was scheduled—especially since the tour was originally planned to be much smaller.
2. If you’re disappointed we’re not coming to your city, don’t worry: we have a huge giveaway planned for Monday that includes flying one winner and a friend to Richmond for the November 8 signing, plus meals, shopping, and other treats. Photo courtesy of the Richmond Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau.
3. The tour could grow—more dates may be added depending on how things go. For example, our Austin stop wasn’t on the original schedule but was added after strong pre-orders at BookPeople. We’ll announce any additions as soon as they’re finalized (there’s talk of a possible Atlanta stop in February).
4. The blog while we’re on the road will be a juggling act, but we’re committed to keeping things lively. We’ve prepared some extra projects to reveal during the tour and lined up a collection of house crashings to share. If you have a lovely home in one of the tour cities and would like us to consider it for a house crashing, please email photos. We’ll also share travel photos, window-shopping highlights, and some goofy video footage from events and flights so you can come along for the ride.
5. Clara and Burger will travel with us for part of the tour and stay with grandparents for other legs. They don’t love planes, unfamiliar rooms, or disrupted naps, so we’ll keep them comfortable by limiting their time on the road. Leaving them for some events will be hard for us—neither of us has spent a night away from Clara—but we want to do what’s best for them.
6. Support the hosts: many of the bookstores and shops hosting events prefer that attendees buy a book at the event for signing. If you pre-ordered and want it signed, that’s wonderful and we appreciate it, but buying a copy at the host venue helps support the people who made the event possible. With the holidays coming, consider gifting your pre-ordered copy or using it as a display while you read another copy.
Behind-the-scenes detail: the photo of the book is a “dummy copy”—the cover wrapped around a blank book while the printed copies are being produced in Indiana. We expect our first physical preview soon, and we’re already excited.
Update #1: Some readers worried the book wouldn’t be available at events before the official release date. There will be stacks of books for sale at every event, whether at independent bookstores or partner venues like West Elm and Flor.
Update #2: We don’t always control which cities are included—hosts and scheduling determine stops. That said, the tour may be extended, so stay tuned.
Below is a breakdown of each scheduled event. Some require an RSVP or reservation.
- CINCINNATI: Saturday, October 20, 10:00 AM – Books by the Banks Festival, Duke Energy Convention Center. Talk, meet & greet, and signing. More details on the festival site.
- NEW YORK CITY: Thursday, November 1, 6:30 PM – FLOR, 142 Wooster Street. Book party, signing, and raffle (an exclusive FLOR rug we designed) with wine, popcorn, cookies, and soda.
- WILTON, CT: Friday, November 2, 9:30 AM – Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road. Talk and signing. For details, contact Elm Street Books at 203-762-3950.
- BOSTON: Wednesday, November 7, 6:00 PM – West Elm, 160 Brookline Avenue. Cookies, cocoa, crafting ideas, a festive talk, signing, and refreshments to follow. RSVP required.
- RICHMOND, VA: Thursday, November 8, 7:00 PM – R*Home for the Holidays at The Visual Arts Center of Richmond, 1812 West Main Street. Talk, signing, and silent auction benefiting The School of Richmond Ballet. Wine and hors d’oeuvres served. A second Richmond event is in the works.
- CHICAGO: Saturday, November 10, 1:00 PM – West Elm, 1000 W North Avenue. Cookies, cocoa, crafting ideas, talk, signing, and refreshments. RSVP required.
- TORONTO: Monday, November 12, 6:00 PM – West Elm, 109 Atlantic Avenue. Cookies, cocoa, crafting ideas, talk, signing, and refreshments. RSVP required.
- MINNEAPOLIS: Wednesday, November 14, 6:00 PM – West Elm, 3879 Gallagher Drive, Edina, MN. Cookies, cocoa, crafting ideas, talk, signing, and refreshments. RSVP required.
- HOUSTON: Thursday, November 15, 6:00 PM – West Elm, 3910 Westheimer Road. Cookies, cocoa, crafting ideas, talk, signing, and refreshments. RSVP required.
- DALLAS: Saturday, November 17, 11:00 AM – West Elm, 5307 East Mockingbird Lane. Cookies, cocoa, crafting ideas, talk, signing, and refreshments. RSVP required.
- WASHINGTON, DC: Wednesday, November 28, 6:30 PM – FLOR, 1037 33rd Street NW. Book party, signing, and raffle of an exclusive FLOR rug, plus wine, popcorn, cookies, and soda. RSVP required.
- AUSTIN: Tuesday, January 8, 7:00 PM – BookPeople, 603 North Lamar Boulevard. Talk and signing. To reserve a copy and RSVP, call 512-472-5050.
- MIAMI: Wednesday, January 9, Time TBD – Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables. Talk and signing. To reserve a copy and RSVP, call 305-442-4408.
- FORT LAUDERDALE: Thursday, January 10, Time TBD – Books & Books at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, 1 East Las Olas Boulevard. Lunchtime talk and signing. To RSVP call (954) 262-0255.
- GRAND CAYMAN ISLANDS: Friday, January 11, Time TBD – Books & Books Grand Cayman, The Town Centre at Camana Bay. Talk and signing.
- TACOMA, WA: Friday, January 25, 1:00 PM – Tacoma Home & Garden Show. Talk and signing.
- PORTLAND: January date TBD, 6:00 PM – Rejuvenation, 1100 Southeast Grand Avenue. Talk and signing. For more information call (503) 238-1900.
***Please come. Bring friends, family, and your favorite ceramic animals. Be as awkward as you like—we’ll be nervous too, and we’d love to meet you.
UPDATE: This post isn’t maintained with the latest tour information. For the official, regularly updated tour page, click here.